How to pronounce almoner
American English pronunciation
AL-muh-ner
- IPA
- /ˈælməˌnɚ/
- Syllables
- AL · muh · ner (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
- Also said
- AH-muh-ner
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What almoner means
A person who hands out money to people in need
In a sentence: The kind almoner gave coins to every family at the door.
Where it comes from: It comes from old French words based on "alms," meaning gifts for people in need.
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